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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 10

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd (L) talks to guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the the first overtime period against the Cleveland Cavaliers at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four PGs

  1. Russell Westbrook (Thunder) – $10,600 @ Trail Blazers
  2. Kemba Walker (Hornets) – $8,400 @ Nuggets
  3. Michael Carter-Williams (Bucks) – $7,300 @ Knicks
  4. Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers) – $8,800 vs. Thunder

Rationale:

  • Westbrook is averaging 53.5 FPPG over his last 10 games. He’s returning value for his price, as the most expensive DraftKings player. His price tag has gone down from $11,600 two games ago. Despite scoring 30.8 fantasy points in an earlier meeting with Portland, Westbrook has several ways to impact the game.
  • Walker is averaging 44.7 FPPG in his last seven contests. His price tag has gone up because of it. He plays against a Nuggets team that ranks 26th against point guards this season, so Walker should continue his hot spell.
  • Carter-Williams is averaging 42.8 FPPG in his last six games. He has also seen a spike in his price tag, but it’s well-warranted since he’s averaging 12.5 FPPG better than his season average. MCW scored 31.8 fantasy points in his first meeting with the Knicks, who are 11th against point guards this season.
  • Lillard scored 34.3 fantasy points in his first game against the Thunder. He shot 6-20 (30 percent) and only had two assists in that game. He’s averaging 49.4 FPPG over his last four games. He should benefit from a high-scoring game against the Thunder who are 21st against point guards.

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